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Eskimo Empire.
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Covering the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos football team. We will talk about everything surrounding the team: the good, the bad and the ugly. New fan will join in the conversation each week! Weekly during the football season.

155 episodes available.
A new episode about every
7 days
averaging 59 mins duration
.

Andrew and Kayla chat all things Grey Cup, both party and game! We talk about the Esks free agents and the GM in BC. Plus, we go over Year End Westivus and the offseason plans for the pod! PS We miss Superfan! Get Better! www.eskempire.ca

Live from Radio Row at the 105th Grey Cup!!! Andrew catches up with Carl and Frank from United Construction Company who is the title sponsor for Spirit of Edmonton for the next three years. Then, a conversation with CliffyD from the Alouettes FlightDeck!

Andrew and Kayla go over the final game for the Esks in 2017. The good, the bad, “the call”, and the best parts from the season. A recap of the East Final and our picks for the 105th Grey Cup. EskEmpire.ca @EskEmpirePod

The gang is back after a week off and joined by Esks Alumnus Rick Walters (Eskimos 1999-2003) !! He tells us about the 2003 Grey Cup win, coaching the Huskies now and probably the best introduction to football story ever! We cover the big Esks Semifinal win and preview this week’s West Final! @eskempirepod Eskempire.ca…

The playoffs are coming! Doug is back in the Turf District to talk about the Esks 4 game win streak and how they extend that streak against the Riders. Jeannine calls in to talk about all the 2017 Grey Cup Festival events. And the History segment is going streaking!! www.eskempire.ca Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: Facebook.com/eskempirepod…

We are winding down the regular season and the Esks are getting hot at the right time. Featured Fan Shawn joins the boys to talk about the latest heart stopping win, Maas meltdowns, Bowman’s return and all the CFL scoreboard. #StrikeTheC is also in full effect. www.eskempire.ca Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: Facebook.com/eskempirepod…

The whole team is back to discuss the 2-game Eskimos win streak. The Esks' History segment revisits the Johnny Bright incident. Then Marshall Ferguson, from TSN 1150 from Hamilton, joins in to talk about his journey in football, last week’s games and our Pick'ems for this week! www.EskEmpire.ca

We finally have a win to talk about! Matt joins the guys to break down the Thanksgiving day win. He grew up around the Esks and tells us about his time working with the team, making bonds with players and what the Mandrusiaks mean to the Esks. Truly a huge part of “The Eskimo Way”. Plus, we talk to Hakuna Matata (Mulumba-Tshimanga) and Euclid C ...…

Canadian Football Hall of Fame writer Terry Jones pops into the Turf District to tell us about his storied career, the Epic Legacy book and his thoughts on the current Esks team. The Esks History segment goes way, WAY back and our PickEms have some interesting twists. Plus, the launch of eskempire.ca! Find all the social links on the website! T ...…

The team is together again to talk bye week and it’s week’s huge Esks game. Plus, joined by Brian Ramsay from the CFLPA, and current players Danny Groulx and Bryant Mitchell!! Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook.com/eskempirepod Instagram: @eskimoempirepodcast Patreon.com/eskempirepod

Andrew, Mike and Kayla gather in the Turf District to review yet another loss. With so much to work on, the gang talks about where the team needs to focus and what are the positives left to talk about. Some Empire Therapy for the bye week. Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: Facebook.com/eskempirepod Instagram: @eskimoempirepodcast Patreon.com/esk ...…

Featured Fan Matt Pretty (@mattpretty) joins the gang to chat about the heartbreaking and frustrating fourth loss in a row. They all find the positives and what the team needs to do to get back on the win column. Plus, interesting Pick'ems this week! Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: Facebook.com/eskempirepod Instagram: @eskimoempirepodcast Patr ...…

Andrew is joined by Web Mistress Kayla and Brazilian Ty to break down the Esks third loss, as they fall to the Stamps on Labor Day. The gang goes over all the Labor Day weekend fun and sets up the huge rematch this coming week. Plus, a new sponsor and contest! Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: facebook.com/eskempirepod Patreon.com/eskempirepod…

The boys are joined by Featured Fan Ben to talk about the Esks loss to the Riders, what needs to improve and we hand out some mid-season Empire Awards. The guys discuss the CFL Scores and the craziness that was the Ti-Cats this week. Wrapped up with Pick'Em and Fantasy football! Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: Facebook.com/eskempirepod Patreon ...…

Andrew and Superfan Mike have calmed down a bit after talking with dual Hall of Famer Warren Moon, and now can share their excitement with a new featured fan in the Turf District: Celeste (@keatsmom)! She shares her love for the Eskimos and helps the boys break down the first loss of the season for the Green & Gold. We also plan for the upcomin ...…

We've made it to 100! The guys introduce the Empire's new Web Mistress, Kayla (@DuchessLombardi), and wrap up last week's Esks win. Then, it actually happened: Warren Moon (@wmoon1) is on the phone and the guys interview one of their Eskimo heroes. Wrapped up with this week's game preview, a new Esks History segment and our all new PickEm - Ep ...…

Andrew and Superfan Mike welcome @QEbertz and @SamanthaEbertz into the Turf District to talk about their long fandom and what the Eskimos have meant to their lives. We also delve into that fantastic Eskimo-themed proposal and their recent 50/50 win of the big jackpot from a few weeks ago! We also look back at the last few Eskimo games, look ahe ...…

Esks Alumnus Jed Roberts (@jedrock43) returns to the Turf District to talk about some of his teammates, including the new Commissioner, and his thoughts on this year's Eskimo team. We breakdown all of last week's CFL games and get our Picks in for the coming week. Plus, Sean Paul makes an appearance...at halftime on Friday! Twitter: @eskempirep ...…

The boys are joined by the Jedi herself, Chantelle (@JediChick79), to talk the 3-0 Eskimos and sitting in the Alumni Suite. They also catch up with Esks' LB Alex Hoffman-Ellis (@Hofftimus_Prime) on his return to the Eskimos, his big punt block and the best Canadian Impression yet! #StraightUp #Yeah Twitter: @EskEmpirePod Facebook: facebook.com/ ...…

After a football-packed weekend to end the Esks' bye week, Andrew and Superfan Mike welcome longtime Eskimos fan, board governance consultant, writer, playwright and a funeral celebrant Linda! (@lue42enterprise). Linda tells everyone about her journey in Fandom, stemming from her CFL-loving parents including her father who played in a Grey Cup ...…

Andrew and Superfan Mike celebrate a successful home opener by the Green & Gold and talk about their first regular season tailgate with long time listener and first time Featured Fan Bill K (@wakemp) who flew in from Victoria, BC to chat with the boys about the game, how he became an Eskimos fan and more. Long Snapper Ryan King (@ryanking46) ca ...…

Ahh, the sweet smell of victory! The Eskimos managed to escape the Lions Den with a victory, but lost their defensive captain in JC Sherritt. Andrew and Superfan Mike welcome in former Edmonton Eskimo fullback Graeme Bell (2009-10) and returning Featured Fan Anto (@antocoochicoo), aka "Auntie Paddles" into the Turf District to discuss the previ ...…

The 2017 is upon us, and Andrew & Superfan Mike couldn't be more excited! They talk the Eskimo cuts, Dave (@Dave_CHED) & Morley's (@Morley_Scott) opinion on the new GM, Maas in his second year, and more. All this plus a tribute to the late Don Matthews, the first Pick 'Em of 2017, a game preview and much, much more! Twitter: @EskEmpirePod Faceb ...…

The Esks have played a game, and Andrew and Superfan Mike can't wait to talk about it. They welcome back former co-hosts Doug McLean (@dougmclean15) and Brian Desjarlais (@uncleBD) to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly in the 36-35 pre-season loss to the Calgary Stampeders. The boys also talk with another Canadian Football Podcast Networ ...…

Training Camp is in full swing and the first pre-season game of the year is just days away! Andrew and Superfan Mike giddily welcome in Patreon Hall of Fame supporter Joe (@balaneski) as well as former Edmonton Eskimo Offensive Lineman Andrew Jones (@andrewj9257) into the Turf District to discuss Fan Day, the 2018 Grey Cup coming to Edmonton an ...…

Recorded LIVE at Esks Fan Day 2017. The boys were able to talk to GM Brock Sunderland and Tony Washington! What music does Brock like? It will shock you and he may win for most heartwarming answer to who would you talk to for an hour ever. Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: facebook.com/eskempirepod Patreon: patreon.com/eskempirepod…

Training camp is here! Training Camp is here! Andrew and Superfan Mike are positively giddy with excitement as it's like ChristMaas with Training Camp open at Commonwealth Stadium, as they welcome back featured fan Paul Rechner (@prrechner) visiting Edmonton from Vancouver Island and sharing his wisdom in the Turf District. Much to discuss with ...…

Alright Eskimo fans: ARE.... YOU.... READY!!! Andrew and Superfan Mike are both pumped for the start of Training Camp this coming Sunday and for the upcoming Westivus kickoff party on Friday at 1stRnd downtown. To help pump up the crowd, they've brought the Commonwealth in-stadium announcer and voice of the Eskimos: Al Stafford! Al shares his s ...…

Training Camp is 11 days away and Andrew and Superfan Mike are as giddy as children at Christmas. They recap some of the new additions to the Eskimos roster as well as recap the Eskimo Alumni Wine Tasting and welcome in not one, but two very awesome women in the CFL world: Esks fan Kayla (@DuchessLombardi) who talks about the recent Esks Women' ...…

After an exciting CFL draft, Andrew and Superfan Mike had some great conversations with two of the Eskimos 2017 selections: Receiver Nate Behar (1st round, 5th overall) and Defensive End Kwaku Boateng (5th round, 41st overall). Two bright and exciting players who we will hopefully see much more of over their careers in football, and what IS Mr. ...…

The season is nearly upon us as Andrew and Superfan Mike get ready for the CFL Draft this weekend and discuss all the goings-on for the Eskimos and in the CFL. former receiver Andrew Nowacki calls in to talk to the boys about his time in Green & Gold from 2004 through 2011 and what he's up to now! All this plus another Esks History segment and ...…

Andrew and Superfan Mike welcome back Boyd Plandowski to the Turf District to talk about all the happenings in the Edmonton Eskimos off-season, including the search for a new General Manager, player moves so far, and much more. All this plus a new Esks History segment, the latest round of the Esks: By The Numbers and more! Twitter: @EskEmpirePo ...…

CFL Pod Family member Podcaster Ryan joins Andrew and Superfan Mike to talk about all the bombs going off in the CFL this week! Enjoy the listen! #HammerInThePants Twitter: @EskEmpirePod Facebook: facebook.com/EskEmpirePod Patreon: patreon.com/EskEmpirePod

The off-season is flying along! This week, Andrew and Superfan Mike welcome Max Rosenberg from CFL.ca and the Snap Wrap into the Turf District to talk about the CFLWeek, the Combine and the coming season! The boys also talk current Esks News, look at the results from round 7 of the Esks: By The Numbers, share another Esks History segment and a ...…

Andrew and Superfan Mike welcome former Eskimo Eddie Steele into the Turf District to talk about the past 4 years in Green & Gold and all his time in Football, the Combine, CFL week and much, much more! Twitter: @EskEmpirePod Facebook: facebook.com/EskEmpirePod

We've got a great one set up for you tonight -- legendary offensive lineman Blake Dermott, #50 from 1983-1996 joins Andrew and Superfan Mike in the Turf District to sit and talk the Eskimos past and present. Some great insights on players and coaches we all know and love, and plenty of smiles to go around. All this plus an Esk History segment, ...…

2016 Eskimo Cord Parks joins Andrew and Superfan Mike in the Turf District as he calls in to talk about his time in Green & Gold, and who does eat the most chicken wings on the team? All this, another episode of Esks History and the results of Round 5 of the Esks: By The Numbers. Download and enjoy now! Twitter: @EskEmpirePod Facebook: facebook ...…

Brodie Lawson (@BrodieLawson) from CFL.ca joins Andrew and Mike to discuss the Free Agent frenzy and the live coverage from the CFL. She also talks about the CPHasHeart workouts and is generally amazing! The boys discuss the Esks moves and Esks: By The Numbers for 30-39. Our first unanimous choice is in there! Twitter: @eskempirepod Facebook: f ...…

Former Eskimo Deon Lacey joins Andrew to talk about his time with the Esks and his process of joining the Miami Dolphins. Deon was a special teams beast all three years he was with the Esks and last year led the team in tackles at linebacker. We caught up with him to ask about the Grey Cup, tackling, and of course the stare down. Twitter: @EskE ...…

The boys get ready for Free Agency coming up, and celebrate the eagerly anticipated release of the CFL Schedule! Andrew takes a phone call from legendary Eskimos Fullback/Running back Neil Lumsden (@race_dad) and we hear the results from the Esks: By The Numbers for #s 20-29. All this, delightful banter with Andrew and Superfan Mike, and anothe ...…

Voted in Esks By the Numbers as the best to wear #10, Esks Alumnus Malcolm Frank tells us about playing for the Esks and how it feels to still hold the interception return for TDs record. Andrew and Superfan Mike go over the latest Esks and CFL news and, along with the Esks History segment, breakdown the best to wear the numbers 10-19! Twitter: ...…

Season 3 of the Eskimo Empire Podcast kicks off with a bang, as we hope you all had a Happy New Year! The Eskimos in-stadium host, CISN Country's Chris Scheetz (@chrisscheetz) calls in to chat Eskimos with Andrew & Superfan Mike and tell us a bit about his background, growing up an Eskimos fan, and how he got to run around the stadium on Game D ...…

He's ba-a-a-a-ack! Santa Maas brings you a present: Andrew and Superfan Mike give you part 2 of their interview with former Edmonton Eskimos VP of Marketing and PR, Dave Jamieson (@jamieson1260), originally recorded back in November. Jaimo reminisces about some of his favourite players, the Toronto blackout of 2003 and much more. Nobody tells a ...…

Well, another year has come and gone! Andrew and Superfan Mike head out to a local watering hole with some of their good friends from the Podcast Past to celebrate 2016 and get ready for the new year. We welcome back many returning guests and learn what they've been up to, and what they thought of the Eskimos in 2016. We check in with Glenn Har ...…

It's the off season! Andrew and Superfan Mike chat with former 14-year Edmonton Eskimo Offensive Tackle Chris Morris, now the current head coach of the University of Alberta Golden Bears. The boys discuss the goings on at Foote Field, coaching the CFL stars of tomorrow and reminisce about the 2005 Grey Cup. Oh, and how did he get called C-Murde ...…

What a week - The Grey Cup game turned into an Instant Classic, coming right down to the wire in an overtime thriller. Superfan Mike comes off the IR and he and Andrew welcome back returning guests, the voice of the Edmonton Eskimos on 630 CHED radio, Play-by-play man Morley Scott (@Morley_Scott) and colour analyst Dave Campbell (@Dave_CHED). T ...…

With mostly everyone out sick, Brian (@UncleBD) flies in to the rescue as co-host to talk about the Esks last game of the year; the loss to the RedBlacks. The guys are then joined by the legendary Tony Allen (@aregulartony) from Rouge Radio (@rougeradio) to talk about the Stamps in this week's Grey Cup. Happy Grey Cup Weekend! Twitter: @eskempi ...…

The Eastern Final is upon us, and the Eskimos are traveling to Ottawa to take on the RedBlacks. Andrew, UT and Superfan Mike talk with Jeannine (@OttawaJay) from the BleedRedBlacks podcast, and discuss the upcoming tilt at TD Place. Twitter: @EskEmpirePod Facebook: facebook.com/EskEmpirePod

Great time for an episode - The Esks win the East Semi-Final, and former Eskimo (2003-05, 2012) defensive end Rashad Jeanty (@rashadjeanty) calls in to talk with Andrew, UT and Superfan Mike and leave them in stitches. The boys recap the heart-stopping East Semi-Final win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as well as going over the West Semi-Final, g ...…

The boys welcome Josh Smith (from Podskeeweewee) and Josh Semchuk to talk about the East Semi-Final with the Esks and the TiCats. Podskee Josh talks about the TiCats injury issues and the best way to break down the Esks defense. The guys in the Turf District talk about the what the Esks need to focus on to push through to the East Final. and, o ...…

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